Christalyn Hampton

Biography

Christalyn Hampton is an American producer, casting director, and filmmaker who has rapidly emerged as a critical voice in socially conscious documentary cinema. After establishing herself in the industry as a casting director and producer on major projects like "Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story" and the Peabody Award-winning "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks", she made her directorial debut with a project that has taken her to the Oscars. In January 2026, Hampton was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film for co-directing "The Devil Is Busy". Creating the film alongside veteran filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir, Hampton documents the day-to-day reality of Tracii, a security guard at an abortion clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. The film, which has been praised for its "unflinching" look at reproductive healthcare safety in a post-Roe America, has also won audience awards at festivals like Full Frame and the New Orleans Film Festival. Prior to her directorial breakout, Hampton built a reputation for her work in casting and producing non-fiction narratives that center Black women's stories. She served as a producer on the HBO Max series "Through Our Eyes" (specifically the "Homefront" segment) and was a key creative partner on the Rosa Parks documentary, earning her a Gracie Award and a Television Academy Honor.